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Randall Martin
Sep 25, 1927 - Apr 16, 2017
Chief Randall Martin, 89, of Owensboro, died Sunday, April 16, 2017, in the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. He was born in Whitesville to the late Edward and Beulah Purcell Martin and was a charter member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Chief Martin graduated from Whitesville High School in 1945 and served…
Jeffery Warren "Bodean" Adams
Aug 20, 1973 - Apr 16, 2017
Jeffery Warren "Bodean" Adams, 43, of Hartford, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017. He was born August 20, 1973 in Hopkins Co., Kentucky. Jeffery was a construction worker and member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Jeffery…
Martha Jean Hamilton Estes
Mar 16, 1937 - Apr 15, 2017
Martha Jean Hamilton Estes, 80, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Born in Philpot, KY., Martha was a daughter of the late Lewis and Lois Scherm Hamilton. She was of the Catholic Faith and attended Sts. Joseph and Paul Catholic Church. Martha spent almost 40 years as a self-employed antique…
Emmalynn Faith Adkins
Apr 15, 2017 - Apr 15, 2017
Emmalynn Faith Adkins, infant, passed away April 15, 2017 at Norton's Women's Hospital. She was born April 15, 2017 to Tyler and Leeanna Adkins of Lewisport. Emmalynn is preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Ted Adkins and great aunt, Mildred Morris. She is survived by her parents; brother, Mason Adkins; sister, Maci Adkins; grandparents, Suzann…
Charles H. Hicklin
Jan 5, 1952 - Apr 14, 2017
Charles H. Hicklin, 65, of Marion passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. Mr. Hicklin was born January 5, 1952 in Hopkins County to the late Edward Thomas Hicklin and Ruth Moore Hicklin. Charlie graduated with a degree in electrical engineering and eventually became President of Par4 Plastics.…
Betty Sue Davis
Mar 2, 1933 - Apr 13, 2017
Betty Sue Davis, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born in McLean County, Kentucky to the late George L. and Mabel Murphy Davis.Betty retired after more than thirty years of service at the Owensboro Board of Education. She was of the General Baptist faith, an…
Larry Joe Higgs
May 26, 1947 - Apr 13, 2017
Larry J Higgs, 69, of Pleasant Ridge passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home. Mr. Higgs was born May 26, 1947 in Muhlenberg County to the late James D. Higgs and Gwendolyn LaMastus Higgs. Larry served as a supply sergeant in the Army during the Vietnam War. Afterwards owning an auto parts store…
Ronald E. "Ron" Beals
Mar 7, 1933 - Apr 12, 2017
Ronald E. "Ron" Beals, 84, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born March 7, 1933 in Reed, KY to the late Isadore Silverman Beals and Gladys I. Smithhart Beals.Ron graduated from Spottsville High School before earning a bachelor's degree in history from the University of San…
James Harold "Jim" Bramschreiber
Apr 13, 1959 - Apr 12, 2017
James H. "Jim" Bramschreiber, 57, of Owensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017, surrounded by his family, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 13, 1959 in Owensboro. Jim was partner and founder of 5 Acre Farm. He loved raising heirloom vegetables and farming in the garden. He was skilled in carpentry, a…
Ernestine Southard Casey Chapman
Nov 3, 1923 - Apr 12, 2017
Ernestine Southard Casey Chapman, 93, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Chapman was born November 3, 1923 in Ohio County to the late Lewis and Winnie Kirtley Southard. She was a charter member of Masonville Baptist Church. Ernestine loved to travel with her friends, especially…
